CVE-2024-12909 SQL Injection to RCE in run-llama/llama_index
Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the FinanceChatLlamaPack to achieve remote code execution via PostgreSQL large objects.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12909?
CVE-2024-12909 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in run-llama/llama_index, published on 20 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the FinanceChatLlamaPack of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.3, allows for SQL injection in the `run_sql_query` function of the `database_agent`. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL queries, leading to remote code execution (RCE) through the use of PostgreSQL's large object functionality. The issue is fixed in version 0.3.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12909?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including llama-index-packs-finchat. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
llama-index-packs-finchat PyPI | All versions to 0.3.0 | None |
llama-index-packs-finchat PyPI | All versions to 0.3.0 | None |
llama-index-packs-finchat PyPI | All versions to 0.3.0 | None |
Products include Llamaindex Llamaindex.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2024-12909 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12909 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in run-llama/llama_index
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x48g-hm9c-ww42, PYSEC-2026-398.